For the purpose of this chapter, the village is hereby divided into the following ten zoning districts, which shall be known by the following symbols and names:

   (A)   R1: Low Density Residential District;

   (B)   R2: Medium Density Residential District;

   (C)   R3: High Density Residential District;

   (D)   R4: Multiple-Family Residential District;

   (E)   ROB: Residential-Office-Business District;

   (F)   CBD: Central Business District;

   (G)   SBD: Secondary Business District;

   (H)   RTO:   Research-Technology-Office;

   (I)   O:   Office; and

   (J)   PL:   Public Lands Office.

(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005; Ord. 98, passed 3-28-2011)

   (A)   The boundaries of the districts listed in § 152.040 are defined and established as depicted on the official zoning map of the Village of Pinckney. The zoning map along with all notations, references and other explanatory information, shall accompany and be made a part of this chapter.

   (B)   Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the zoning map that may be published, a true and current copy of the zoning map available for public inspection shall be located in and maintained by the Office of the Village Clerk. The Clerk's copy shall be the final authority as to the current status of any land, lot, district, use or structure in the village. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Village President, attested to by the Village Clerk.

   (C)   Three copies of the official zoning map shall be maintained and kept up-to-date by the Village of Pinckney. One in the Clerk's office, one in the Zoning Administrator's office and one in the Pinckney Community Public Library.

(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005)

   Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the districts indicated on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

   (A)   A boundary that approximately follows the centerline of a road, alley or easement shall be construed as following the centerline;

   (B)   A boundary that approximately follows a recorded lot line or the line bounding a parcel shall be construed as following the line;

   (C)   A boundary that approximately follows a municipal boundary line shall be construed as following the line;

   (D)   A boundary that follows a railroad line shall be construed as being located midway in the right-of-way;

   (E)   The scale of the zoning map shall determine any distance not specifically indicated on the map; and

   (F)   Where an existing physical feature is at variance with that shown on the zoning map, or another circumstance (such as scale, lack of detail or illegibility) prevents a clear interpretation of a zoning district boundary, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall interpret the location of the district boundary upon written application or its own motion.

(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005)

   (A)   Compliance. All lots, uses and structures shall comply with the standards set forth in the district in which they are located, except as otherwise provided for in this chapter. Uses and structures in all districts shall comply with all other provisions of this chapter, including §§ 152.240 et seq. through §§ 152.415 et seq., and all other applicable federal, state and local codes and ordinances.

   (B)   Allowable uses. Allowable land uses are specifically listed within each district and are classified as follows:

      (1)   Permitted use. A use allowed by right, if otherwise in compliance with the standards set forth in the applicable zoning district.

      (2)   Special use. A use that may be compatible with permitted uses, if approved by the village at its discretion, subject to a public hearing and conditions.

      (3)   Accessory use. A use that is customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use and located on the same lot as the principal use.

   (C)   Unlisted uses. Any use of land not specifically permitted is prohibited, except that the Zoning Board of Appeals shall have the power to classify a use that is not specifically listed along with a comparable permitted or prohibited use for the purpose of clarifying the use regulations in any district, if so petitioned in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. If the Zoning Board of Appeals finds no comparable uses based on an examination of the characteristics of the proposed use, it shall so state and the Planning Commission may be petitioned to initiate an amendment to the text of the ordinance to establish the appropriate district(s), type of use (by right or special approval) and criteria that will apply for that use. Once the ordinance has been amended to include the new regulations, then an application to establish that use can be processed.

   (D)   Lots.

      (1)   No lot or setback area existing before the effective date of this chapter shall be reduced below the minimum area or dimensions established herein.

      (2)   All lots and setback areas created after the effective date of this chapter shall comply with the minimum requirements established herein.

      (3)   No portion of any lot improved with a structure shall be used to create another lot, unless each lot resulting from the lot division, lot line adjustment or sale conforms to all of the requirements established herein.

   (E)   Zoning vacated areas. Whenever any road, alley or other public right-of-way or portion thereof within the village is vacated, it shall automatically be zoned the same district as the adjacent property to the centerline of the right-of-way.

(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005) Penalty, see § 152.999

 

   (A)   The following table lists permitted uses and special land uses by zoning district.

   (B)   Uses marked with a “P” are a permitted use and do not require a public hearing.

   (C)   Uses marked with an “S” are a special land use and do require a public hearing.

   (D)   For definition of LAND USES see § 152.267.